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Trump Trapped in Own Game: G-7 Nations Open Reserves to Save US Public from Crisis.
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News18•02-10-2026, 22:00
Trump Trapped in Own Game: G-7 Nations Open Reserves to Save US Public from Crisis.
- •Donald Trump's sanctions on Iran and Russia led to a fuel crisis in the US.
- •Soaring diesel prices forced Trump to seek help from G-7 countries.
- •G-7 nations agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves to aid the US.
- •European countries, often threatened by Trump, contribute the largest share to this aid.
- •Trump faces immense pressure to control rising prices ahead of November midterm elections.
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G-7 countries agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil from their strategic reserves to help America deal with skyrocketing diesel and fuel prices caused by the ongoing war in Iran and trade conflicts, which created a severe fuel crisis and immense political pressure ahead of the November midterm elections.
According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), the national average for a gallon of diesel in the US reached a record high of $6.52 on September 22, and stood at $6.37 on Friday.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) will take forward the effort to deal with rising fuel prices, with France announcing it will immediately implement commitments to release oil through the agency over a four-month period.
